- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Description
As a PACU nurse, you will be responsible for providing care to patients recovering from anesthesia. Your day-to-day will involve monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring a smooth transition from surgery to recovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patients of all ages, including infants and geriatric populations. This role requires strong critical care skills and the ability to handle diverse patient needs.
Highlights
- Supportive team environment with ample resources
- Experience diverse patient populations
- 3x12 rotating shifts for work-life balance
- Minimum 1.5 years of experience
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
- EMR System: EPIC experience preferred
- Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
Slate Healthcare Job ID #5cede7cc-a5bc-4d8a-a145-643e3dbcdf7b. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Slate Healthcare
Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.